Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Systems as a Senior Equity Options Software Engineer and architect cutting-edge trading solutions for global financial markets. We're revolutionizing derivatives technology with our AI-powered platform, and we need your expertise to build high-performance systems processing millions of transactions daily. Work alongside elite quants and engineers in our state-of-the-art Long Beach headquarters, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. This hybrid role offers 100% remote flexibility while collaborating with our innovation-focused team. Your impact will directly shape the future of algorithmic trading and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency options pricing engines and risk management systems
- Implement complex financial algorithms for exotic derivatives and volatility modeling
- Optimize C++/Java codebases handling >100K transactions/second
- Collaborate with quants to translate mathematical models into production-ready code
- Lead system architecture for distributed trading platforms across AWS/GCP
- Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations for options trading systems
- Mentor junior engineers on financial software best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in high-frequency trading systems or financial software
- Expert proficiency in C++/Java with low-latency optimization skills
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and Greeks calculations
- Familiarity with FIX protocol and exchange connectivity (CME, NYSE)
- Strong background in Linux kernel tuning and network performance
- CS degree or equivalent from top-tier university
- Experience with Kubernetes and microservices architecture